Principal Network Engineer

MKS Instruments

Principal Network Engineer at MKS designing and implementing global network technologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams for resilient and secure connectivity.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,750 - $182,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDNSFirewallsServiceNowSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, architecting, and implementing data communication networks, including cloud-integrated architecture for AWS and Azure
Leading enterprise network modernization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Managing MKS’ global Palo Alto firewall footprint and contributing to Fortinet-based security architecture
Driving deployment and lifecycle management of Aruba technologies (wired, wireless, ClearPass, Aruba Central)
Overseeing network implementation plans, schedules, budgets, and communication to leadership
Supporting daily operations, including automation, incident escalation, and participation in on-call rotation
Coordinating technical execution with internal business and technical partners across the organization
Participating in ServiceNow ticketing processes for operational and project-based work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of similar work experience
Experience integrating networks with AWS, Azure, and other cloud service providers
Expertise in DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing
Competency with remote access technologies (SSL, IPSec) and site-to-site VPN
Strong knowledge of wireless networks and controller-based deployments
Deep understanding of WAN and SD-WAN provisioning and optimization
Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in multivendor environments
Strong foundational networking skills: TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, IPSec VPN, L2/L3 switching, VLANs, firewall policy design
Hands-on experience managing and designing solutions with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls (preferred)
Extensive experience with Aruba routers, switches, wireless APs, and cloud management via Aruba Central (preferred)
Familiarity with authentication services: RADIUS, TACACS/TACACS+, 802.1X (preferred)
Experience with ClearPass, SolarWinds, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox, Cisco ISE (preferred)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills (preferred)
Experience supporting network infrastructure in a 24/7 on-call rotation (preferred)
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international team environments (preferred)
Experience designing or operating Zero-Trust network models (preferred)
Experience with network automation frameworks or scripting tools (preferred)
Background leading major network modernization or cloud migration projects (preferred)
Familiarity with high-availability load balancing across multi-cloud or multi-site environments (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
401(k) with company match
life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
sick time
15 paid vacation days
6 weeks fully paid parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWSAzureDNSDHCPIP addressingSSLIPSecVPNTCP/IPEIGRP

Soft Skills

analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipcross-functional collaborationinternational team collaborationcapacity planningcontinuous improvementincident escalation

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree